In his final speech in this electoral campaign, Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg told party supporters that "now is not the time to experiment" and vote for a third party.

He said that any votes given to third parties will help the Labour Party remain in government.

"Now is not the time to experiment. If you vote for another party, you will be helping the PL to stay in government. Only voting for the PN is a vote for change," Borg said.

Borg gave his final address of this general election campaign on Thursday evening at Pembroke in Luxol grounds.

In his last speech, Borg listed why the people should "vote for change" and that only his Nationalist Party can bring about the change needed in the Maltese islands.

Aside from speaking against third-party voting, the PN leader called upon all PN supporters who feel "forgotten and hurt" by his party to be the "catalysts for change" and once again vote for the Nationalist Party.

Addressing frustrated Nationalists, Borg apologised for his predecessor's mistakes, shouldered responsibility on their behalf, and pleaded to them that "as you voted for change, this is the moment to once again vote for change" and back the Nationalist Party to govern the nation.

Borg said that, on Saturday, the electorate will be presented with a choice to determine Malta's future for the next five years.

He told voters that they have a choice: "either we continue to live in chaos, or else we pave the road for change - for a new breath."

Backing his statement that the country is in "chaos," Borg said that under the PL government, headed by Prime Minister Abela, traffic occupies roads day and night, emergency healthcare waiting times regularly extend to 8-10 hours, infrastructure is struggling to keep up (as observed through consecutive summers with electricity shortages), "population is increasing without a plan," and that the country is pushing its own limits.

He said that, in his view, these challenges being experienced today are being viewed by his Nationalist Party as opportunities for it, if elected, "to solve the problems others created once and for all."

Borg reminded voters that when it is time for them to fill their ballot sheet, no one has the power to influence their vote - not politicians, bosses, or political parties.

The PN leader reminded voters that through their right and duty to vote, they can use this power to determine the country's direction over the next legislature.

He said that the PN's proposals "collectively offer a vision for future generations, so that we can build solid foundations for our country's future and for you to have better quality of life."

Borg said that under PL governments in the past 13 years, "we saw wild abuses of power."

He said that over this electoral campaign in particular, Abela's government "used mechanisms and all institutions, through its power, to not lose its seats in power" by giving out cheques, jobs, promotions, job transfers, and permits.

Borg assured that if the PN is elected, a PN government under his leadership "will not take anything away from you."

Borg said that his party is not vindictive and that it pledges to distribute wealth across Malta and Gozo, "because that is your right."

In this final rally cry, Borg told supporters that the Nationalist Party must be there for all, no matter where they come from, who they are, and whichever party they support.

"As a politician, if I fail one person, I would have failed politically. With us, you will find refuge, a home, a family," Borg said.

Discussing the PN's vision, Borg said that he envisions having a country built on human dignity, courage, and good values, rather than just on infrastructure and having a good economy - "by not seeing people as just votes, but as the people they are."

Midway through his campaign-closing address, a visibly emotional Borg thanked everyone around him for this memorable campaign, though gave special thanks to his family, friends, and, most importantly, his father, who passed away years ago.

Teary-eyed, Borg said that he wouldn't be here without his father - who he said was the person to build his foundations and introduce him to politics.

"I hope you are proud. Give me the energy to be here for Malta and Gozo," Borg said.

He also thanked his "formidable" team of candidates for their "hard work, energy, and determination" throughout this campaign and for being ready to serve the Maltese and Gozitan people.

He also expressed gratitude towards those who worked for the Nationalist Party behind the scenes, specifically its workers and volunteers and team at MediaLink.

Borg then asked the electorate to put its trust in his team of PN candidates, who he said are determined to serve the country and lead it into a new chapter under the PN's vision.

The Nationalist Party leader said that "these past few days were the greatest privilege of my life" and that he felt the hope that people have for change everywhere he went.

'Today, I believe that we are stronger than ever before,' Borg says

Borg said that in the Labour Party's attempts to hold on to its seats in power, for a record-setting fourth consecutive term, he believed that the Nationalist Party is stronger than ever before.

After stating his determination to bring positive change to Malta and Gozo, Borg said that he is optimistic going into Saturday.

He remarked that while the PN began this campaign 40,000 votes behind its rival Labour Party, he and his team are ready to serve the people.

Borg promised that his PN will remain positive, focused, and forward-looking, as it has been this entire campaign.

Borg said that the Labour Party's interests do not lie in Malta and Gozo, but solely in staying in power - which is why an early election was called.

He commented that as a result, "we have lost sense of what is right and wrong." He also added that while the PN has had a positive campaign, the PL's campaign focused on negativity and fear.

Borg said that the PL is panicking as it has realised that "after 13 years of promises, people are getting tired. They got caught in panic because they know that the people deserve better."

"They are in panic because they are realising that the people are believing in the possibility of change," Borg added.

Borg appealed for PN supporters to spend the coming two days convincing everyone they know to go out and vote for the Nationalist Party.

He said that these extra voters could determine plenty in the final election result, continuing that "every vote counts."

"On 30 May, go vote. Go vote and get others to vote with you," he said.

"On Saturday, you must decide if you want to remain in chaos or if you want Malta and Gozo to be given a fresh breath. I am ready to serve, we are ready to serve, but I have one question: are you ready for change?" Borg said.